Train like a true professional
ABOUT US
The Sharks Academy is a proud division of The Sharks and is a private soccer and rugby academy located at the home of The Sharks. Offering the best of both worlds, through various accredited academic programmes and top rugby and soccer coaching. With our world-class facilities, top-quality coaches, dedicated medical team, professional strength and conditioning programmes and so much more, you can train like a true professional athlete.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Providing the best of both worlds
The Sharks Academy is a soccer and rugby academy that was created with a simple goal in mind, to develop our students to be the best they can be, on and off the field. We focus on raising our student’s self-awareness, empowering them to express themselves within a team and make quick decisions under pressure. With over 20 years of experience in the sports academy industry and a proud partner of The Hollywoodbets Sharks we know how to train young talent. It doesn’t stop there, as we also prepare our learners for life after sport through top accredited academic courses.
WHAT WE OFFER
Providing the best of both worlds
Facilities
State of the art, world-class sports facilities is the perfect playing ground to train champions.
Accommodation
Train, study and live at Hollywoodbets Kings Park, a safe, secure and welcoming environment.
Gym
Our gymnasium is a high performance environment that caters for all conditioning goals.
Medical
World class multidisciplinary Sports Medicine Centre and Medical Team support The Sharks Academy
Lecture Rooms
Our modern facilities instill a positive learning environment with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Staff
Our professionally qualified team help our players reach their full potential in a "hands on" environment.

SPORTS TRAINING
Train like a professional athlete
Our sports academy’s sports training programmes are tailor-made for those looking to train like a true professional. We offer only the best sports equipment, world-class facilities, experienced and highly qualified sports coaches, and a professional medical team on standby should you need it. Training like a professional isn’t only physical. We focus on building the character of our students too. You’ll learn how to make better decisions under pressure, communicate effectively with your teammates and become more self-aware.
GET AN ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION
Learn while you train
You deserve the best career opportunities. That’s why our sports academy also offers various accredited qualifications from a wide range of high-quality training institutions. From business to welding, you can choose a training course that best suits your interests. These take place in our onsite lecture venues and are run by professional lecturers from the institution you have chosen. We have computers installed should you need it in your course and a resource room for any additional information.

MEET THE TEAM
Meet your new coaches and medical professionals

PIETER TERBLANCHE

SIPHAMANDLA SHABALALA

BERNADINE MILLER

NATASHA WILLIAMSON

PIPPA ROWE

GREG MILLER

MB LUSASENI

LWAZI MVOVO

WADE DU PLESSIS

SIDDHANTH PANDAY

NIKEAL KALYAN

MICHAELA DIAZ
